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Renault Master lm35 business dci vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Renault Master lm35 business dci
80%
MOT pass rate · 1,743 vehicles
More reliable
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Master lm35 business dci is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Renault Master lm35 business dci Renault Trafic
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 ✓ 2.5
Dangerous-fault share 4% 2% ✓
Average mileage 95,320 mi 136,386 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,743 174,458

Most common faults

Renault Master lm35 business dci

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Renault Trafic

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Renault Master lm35 business dci is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Renault Master lm35 business dci report Full Renault Trafic report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.